Synopsis
Three women united by their love of books. One library that has the power to change lives, even in wartime . . .
When Juliet begins work ats Bethnal Green Library, she discovers it is far from the bustling hub she was expecting. But, in the face of German Blitz attacks, she’s intent on making it a place where everyone...
Details
08 May 2025416 pages
9781529094596Imprint: Pan
Reviews
A delight! Jennifer Ryan cooks up a fresh take on the popularity of World War Two fiction and brings the battle into the heart of the wartime home. A charming blend of intriguing characters and a high-stakes cookery competition, served with the perfect amount of pathos and humour.Hazel Gaynor, bestselling author of The Bird in the Bamboo Cage, on The Kitchen Front
What a dream of a book! Absolute perfection! Nostalgia, rivalry, friendship and fun – a real treat. Beautifully detailed – you will be right there with a cast of vivid characters, cooking their way to a new life.Veronica Henry on The Kitchen Front
Delightful . . . it manages to be sad and funny, exciting and heartwarming, all at the same time. Quite an achievementBarbara Erskine on The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir
Evocative, nostalgic and comforting with a wonderful story of female friendship. A delightAlex Brown, author of The Secret of Orchard Cottage, on The Kitchen Front
